@Lara That’s a great way to look at it. Even with big institutions involved, crypto still behaves like a "risk-on" asset. This means when the Fed tightens things up to fight inflation, investors usually pull back from riskier bets like Bitcoin first.

Regulation makes the market more stable, but it won't stop the price swings when the global economy shifts. Think of it like this: the market is maturing, but it’s still very sensitive to how much "easy money" is flowing through the system.

As rate cuts support tech firms and challenge banks, I'm left pondering the optimal moment to take my next step. Should I trim my bank stocks now, wait for earnings reports, or buy more tech slowly to avoid mistiming the shift?

US sales tax is a maze. In what ways do state regulations, product categories, and customer locations influence my requirements? What legal "gotchas" do new online sellers often miss that can lead to major penalties later?

@Mark said in The U.S. Economy in 2025: Strong Growth Amid Inflation and Policy Uncertainty:

In 2025, the U.S. economy shows robust growth, buoyed by consumers and businesses. Despite strong job and trade figures, inflation persists, and households grapple with high borrowing costs and global uncertainties. The Federal Reserve must carefully navigate interest rates to avoid stalling growth or reigniting inflation. Overall, Americans may feel cautiously optimistic, as the economy stabilizes but still faces challenges.

Bottom Line: Reports of the U.S. economy’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, but so too have predictions of smooth sailing ahead.

The stock market and job reports look great on paper, but my bank account tells a different story. Between high prices at the grocery store and interest rates making loans impossible, it feels like there is a total disconnect. Should we judge the economy by the major figures or by the financial hardships of families like mine?

Private credit feels like a black box lately. With so little transparency, are regulators and large investors actually seeing the risks early enough? If losses are being hidden, could a sudden wave of defaults cause a total meltdown?

I also need to know: How do insurers adjust my rates if my driving habits change? Does a bundle's convenience actually outweigh the savings of mixing and matching separate, specialized policies?